1994 Honda CRX vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda CRX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda CRX | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | CRX | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |
